AcuRite 00278A2
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1. AC UDIT E m z Weather Temperature Weather Kitchen Clocks Stations amp Humidity Alert Radio Thermometers amp Timers It s more than accurate Its ACCUDRITE AcuRite offers an extensive assortment of precision instruments designed to provide you with information you can depend on to Plan your day with confidence www AcuRite com Chaney Instrument Co All rights reserved AcuRite is a registered trademark of the Chaney Instrument Co Lake Geneva WI 53147 All other trademarks and copy rights are the property of their respective owners AcuRite uses patented technology Visit www AcuRite com patents for details Printed in China 00278 INST 0813132. 7 Slide the Alert switch located on the side of the Remote Pager to select audio alert or silent vibrate mode Set to to enable audio alert Set to to enable silent vibrate mode Meat Type Setup 1 When first powered on the Meat Type will flash on the display 2 To adjust the meat type turn the rotary dial clockwise to move forward through the selections and counterclockwise to move backward through the selections 3 The preference set order is as follows BEEF VEAL CHICKEN PORK POULTRY LAMB FISH CUSTOM BOIL TIMER To save your selection press and release the SELECT button when the desired meat type is displayed For TIMER see setup See Timer Setup on page 7 Meat Doneness Setup 1 2 Once Meat Type has been selected Meat Doneness will flash on the display To adjust the meat doneness turn the rotary dial clockwise to move forward through the available meat doneness selections and counterclockwise to move backward through the selections The preference choices are RARE MEDIUM RARE MEDIUM MEDIUM WELL and WELL DONE NOTE Not all meat types offer all five doneness options In some cases a doneness option is not available at all As you move through the options Target Temperature shown on the display will automatically update based on the selection To save your selection press and release the SELECT button when the desired meat doneness is displayed Targ
3. AK LJ gt 2 IT E Instruction Manual Digital Cooking Thermometer models 00278 00282 CONTENTS Unpacking Instructions 2 Using the Thermometer 5 Package Contents 2 Warning Messages 8 Product Registration 2 Troubleshooting 0066 9 Features amp Benefits 2 Care amp Maintenance 10 SO feet ee tceee tea 4 Specifications c 0008 10 Install or Replace Batteries 4 FCC Information 10 Temperature Units 4 Customer Support 06 11 Food Preparation 5 Waranty e ee ie ect 11 Questions Contact Customer Support at 877 221 1252 or visit www AcuRite com SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ACUDIeITE Congratulations on your new AcuRite product To ensure the best possible product performance please read this manual in its entirety and retain it for future reference Unpacking Instructions Remove the protective film that is applied to the LCD screen prior to using this product Locate the tab and peel off to remove Package Contents 1 Thermometer display 2 Temperature probe amp cord 3 Remote pager with belt clip 4 Instruction manual IMPORTANT to tcceive warranty service PRODUCT REGISTRATION secre ale eit to receive year warranty protection www AcuRite com pRegister a Product Features amp Ben
4. efits Remote Pager 1 Low Battery Indicator Replace batteries when lit 2 Power ON OFF button 3 Wireless Signal Indicator Lit when wireless connection is established See page 8 4 Alert Switch Select audio alert or silent vibrate mode 5 Belt Clip Features amp Benefits Thermometer Display Meat Type Setup Indicator Select Beef Veal Chicken Pork Poultry Lamb Fish Custom or Boil Meat Doneness Setup Indicator Select Rare Medium or Well done temperatures based on USDA recommended guidelines Target Temperature Setup Indicator Select target temperature from 14 F to 450 F 10 C to 232 C Backlight Button Check Probe Indicator Indicates probe error shown with diagnostic code see page 9 Remaining Cook Time Estimates remaining time food needs to cook during the cooking process 8 Power ON OFF Button 9 Meat Type Selection 10 Meat Doneness Selection 11 Target Temperature 12 Alarm ON Indicator An audible alert will sound when target temperature is reached 13 Current Temperature Arrow icon indicates the direction the temperature is trending and rate of temperature change 14 Rotary Dial for setup preferences 15 SELECT button for setup preferences 16 ALARM Button Enables and mutes audio alert 17 Wired Temperature Probe AcuRite recommends high quality alkaline batteries for the best product performance Heavy duty or rechargeable batteries are
5. et Temperature Setup As noted above Target Temperature shown on the display will automatically set based on the Meat Doneness selection To adjust turn the rotary dial when the Target Temperature is flashing on the display l 2 3 4 Make your Meat Type and Meat Doneness selections and press SELECT To adjust Target Temperature turn the rotary dial clockwise to increase the target temperature and counterclockwise to decrease the target temperature As you make the adjustment the Meat Type shown on the display will change to Custom To save your selection press and release the SELECT button Current Temperature 1 GO Insert the narrow end of the temperature probe into the thickest part of the food being cooked Be sure the tip is not touching bone gristle the pan or inserted into the cavity of fowl Hold steady for several seconds Current internal temperature of the meat will show on the display The arrow next to the current temperature reading indicates the direction temperature is trending and the rate of change When the current temperature of the food reaches the target temperature the thermometer will beep Be careful when touching the temperature probe and probe wire if it has been in or near hot food or surfaces Remaining Cook Time Remaining Cook Time estimates the amount of time food needs to cook Cook time is determined by measuring and monitoring the cooking process t
6. hargeable batteries Check Probe e Review Probe Messages above Display screen e Verify batteries are installed correctly Batteries not working may need to be replaced e Relocate the thermometer and pager The units must be within 200 ft 60 m of each other Pager lights are blinking Make sure both units are placed at least 3 feet 9 m away from electronics that may interfere with the wireless communication such as TVs microwaves computers etc If your AcuRite product does not operate properly after trying the troubleshooting steps visit www AcuRite com or call 877 221 1252 for assistance Care amp Maintenance Store in a dry location at room temperature Clean thermometer with a soft damp cloth Temperature probe should be wiped clean with warm water immediately after direct contact with foods DO NOT place display unit on or near hot surfaces DO NOT heat beyond thermometer s temperature capacity DO NOT use in oven DO NOT wash in dishwasher DO NOT immerse in water or use caustic cleaners or abrasives DO NOT allow any part of the temperature probe or probe wire to come into direct contact with flames or flare ups DO NOT bend or crimp the temperature probe cord DO NOT lift or move the thermometer by the temperature probe wire connection Specifications TEMPERATURE RANGE 40 F to 450 F 40 C to 232 C Probe cord heat resistant up to 700 F 371 C TIMER RANGE 9 hours 59 minutes 59 second
7. hen applying a series of estimating methods Remaining Cook Time is designed to work best with large oven roasted meats but can also be used for other cooking applications 1 Turn the units on as described above and confirm desired settings including the Target Temperature 2 For optimum performance probe should be inserted into the thickest part of the meat and plugged in at the start of the cooking process Do not remove the probe or power the unit off during cooking 3 Once cooking begins the rising temperature automatically prompts the thermometer to calculate estimated cook time The calculation may take 3 4 minutes or until internal food temperature reaches 105 F 41 C to display display shows dashes during the calculation process 4 When estimated Remaining Cook Time expires or reaches 0 00 an audible beep sounds on the thermometer and remote pager if in use In most cases Remaining Cook Time automatically adjusts for changes in the cooking process however the following actions may impact its accuracy e Removing food from the oven e Adding cool liquids to cooking food e Changing the oven temperature during cooking e Disconnecting or removing the probe during cooking e n some cases basting If you feel Remaining Cook Time estimation has been compromised reset the thermometer by pressing the button to power OFF and back ON again Timer The thermometer features a countdown timer 1 Use the
8. ing or repaired or altered by others than authorized representatives of Chaney The above described warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties express or implied and all other warranties are hereby expressly disclaimed including without limitation the implied warranty of merchantability and the implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose Chaney expressly disclaims all liability for special consequential or incidental damages whether arising in tort or by contract from any breach of this warranty Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you Chaney further disclaims all liability from personal injury relating to its products to the extent permitted by law By acceptance of any of Chaney s products the purchaser assumes all liability for the consequences arising from their use or misuse No person firm or corporation is authorized to assume for Chaney any other liability in connection with the sale of its products Furthermore no person firm or corporation is authorized to modify or waive the terms of this paragraph and the preceding paragraph unless done in writing and signed by a duly authorized agent of Chaney This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state For in warranty claims Chaney Instrument Co 965 Wells St Lake Geneva WI 53147
9. maining cooking time a brief audio alert will sound on the Remote Pager unit If operating in Silent Mode the unit will vibrate briefly 2 When the Timer reaches 0 00 00 or the target temperature is reached the Battery indicator red and Signal indicator green will alternate flashing and a continuous series of 3 5 second audio alerts will sound on the Remote Pager unit until the On Off button is pressed If operating in Silent Mode the unit will vibrate for 5 seconds 3 times and repeat until the On Off button is pressed Power the Unit ON OFF The thermometer will automatically power off after several minutes of inactivity Press to resume operation To power off manually press the button Warning Messages When display reads LO BAT replace thermometer batteries wae ay i TE l PAPE MENTIIM Check Probe CHECK PROBE indicates a probe error and is shown with a diagnostic code Diagnostic Problem Code Probe cord is not connected Verify cord connection is to the thermometer secure or reconnect cord been damaged or exposed R eplace cord to extreme heat mong H i a noring Check the wire and connection Ta eO A for damage or excessive heat Remote Pager Red amp Green Blinking No wireless connection See Troubleshooting tips Red Solid Replace the batteries Troubleshooting Inaccurate e Use standard alkaline batteries Do not use temperature heavy duty or rec
10. n rechargeable batteries DO NOT short circuit the supply terminals 4 OPERATION Consuming raw or under cooked meats poultry seafood shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness especially if you have certain medical conditions The USDA recommends certain guidelines be met when preparing meat and seafood Please adhere to the recommended cooking temperatures USDA Recommended Guidelines Minimum Internal Temperature amp Rest Time Beef Pork Veal amp Lamb 145 F 62 8 C and allow to rest Steaks chops roasts for at least 3 minutes 160 F 71 1 C All Poultry 165 F 73 9 C Fish amp Shellfish 145 F 62 8 C For more information on food preparation safety visit http www fsis usda gov Using the Thermometer 1 Before operating plug the temperature probe into the thermometer display 2 When batteries are installed partial LCD display information will appear 3 Press the button to turn the thermometer display ON Full LCD display information can then be viewed 4 Press the lt Q button on the thermometer display to enable or disable the audio alert With the function enabled you will hear a beep each time a selection is made during setup and when target cooking temperatures are reached 5 Magnet mountable design allows you to stick the thermometer on the oven door or fridge 6 To use the Remote Pager press the 4 button on the pager
11. na e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help NOTE The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment Such modifications could void the user authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS stondard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause e a and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Customer Support AcuRite customer support is committed to providing you with best in class service For assistance please have the model number of this product available and contact us in any of the following ways O 877 221 1252 info chaney inst com 24 7 support at www AcuRite com gt Installation Videos gt Instruction Manuals gt Replacement Parts IMPORTANT PRODUCT REGISTRATION Register online to receive year warranty protection www AcRite com Limited One Year Warranty At AcuRite we proudly uphold our commitment to quality technology Chaney Instrument Co warrants that all products it manufactures to be of good material and workmanship and to be free of defect
12. not recommended 1 Slide off the battery compartment cover located on the bottom of the unit 2 Insert 2 x AAA batteries into the battery compartment Follow the polarity diagram in the battery compartment 3 Replace the battery cover Thermometer Display 1 Slide off the battery compartment cover 2 Insert 3 x AA batteries into the battery compartment Follow the polarity diagram in the battery compartment 3 Replace the battery cover Select Degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius To select between degrees Fahrenheit F or Celsius C temperature units slide the F C switch located in the battery compartment of the thermometer PLEASE DISPOSE OF OLD OR DEFECTIVE BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE WAY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS J BATTERY SAFETY Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation Remove batteries from equipment which is not to be used for an extended period of time Follow the polarity diagram in the battery compartment Promptly remove dead batteries from the device Dispose of used batteries properly Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used DO NOT incinerate used batteries DO NOT dispose of batteries in fire as batteries may explode or leak DO NOT mix old and new batteries or types of batteries alkaline standard DO NOT use rechargeable batteries DO NOT recharge no
13. rotary dial to change Meat Type to TIMER then press and release the SELECT button 2 To adjust the countdown time turn the rotary dial clockwise to advance time and counterclockwise to decrease time To save your adjustments press and release SELECT to adjust the next preference The preference set order is as follows HOURS MINUTES SECONDS 3 Press SELECT when desired time is set and timer begins the countdown 4 When the timer reaches 1 00 remaining the thermometer pager if in use will beep vibrate 5 When 0 00 00 is reached thermometer pager if in use beeps vibrates until SELECT or is pressed Backlight Press the Backlight button to momentarily illuminate the display for 5 seconds Press and HOLD Backlight button for 3 seconds to keep display illuminated Display will remain illuminated until button is pressed again or until thermometer is powered OFF Remote Pager Setup The Remote Pager can receive alerts from the thermometer when the Target Temperature is reached or when the Timer reaches 0 00 00 1 Press button on the Remote Pager to power ON 2 Pager emits an audible chirp and the Wireless Signal indicator green flashes until a signal is established 3 Wireless Signal indicator green remains lit when a good connection is established and maintained indicating that the pager is ready for use Remaining Cooking Time 1 When the Timer reaches 1 00 of re
14. s REMAINING COOK TIME RANGE 9 hours 59 minutes WIRELESS RANGE 200 ft 60 m depending on home construction materials Thermometer 3 x AA alkaline batteries Pager 2 x AAA alkaline batteries FCC Information This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may NOT cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation WARNING Changes or modifications to this unit not EN approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equip ment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or neh reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving anten
15. s when properly installed and operated for a period of one year from the date of purchase We recommend that you visit us at www AcuRite com for the fastest way to register your product However product registration does not eliminate the need to retain your original proof of purchase in order to obtain warranty benefits Chaney Instrument Co warrants that all products it manufactures to be of good material and workmanship and to be free of defects when properly installed and operated for a period of one year from the date of purchase Remedy for breach of this warranty is limited to repair or replacement of the defective item s Any product which under normal use and service is proven to breach the warranty contained herein within ONE YEAR from date of sale will upon examination by Chaney and at its sole option be repaired or replaced by Chaney Transportation costs and charges for returned goods shall be paid for by the purchaser Chaney hereby disclaims all responsibility for such transportation costs and charges This gt Register your Product gt Support User Forum gt Submit Feedback amp Ideas PRODUCT MUST BE REGISTERED TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE support gt Register a Product warranty will not be breached and Chaney will give no credit for products it manufactures which have received normal wear and tear been damaged including by acts of nature tampered abused improperly installed damaged in shipp
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